"We believe it does, Ranking Member Thompson. I should say, this year for the first time since 2011, we have been budgeted to receive an increase in the number of Border Patrol agents."
"It is my testimony that the border is secure, and we are working every day, day and night to increase its security."
"If our budget were reduced, it would seriously, it would gravely harm our ability to apprehend individuals..."
"I have tremendous admiration for the workforce of the Department of Homeland Security."
"the asylum system is broken, and our entire immigration system is broken."
"I have directed review of both the SEAR rating process and the UASI risk formula process."
"There is no such thing as a small act of hate. When one group is targeted, we are all targeted."
"We are the greatest country in the world and the land of opportunity."
"A regional challenge requires a regional solution."
"Our asylum system is broken. Our entire immigration system is broken and in desperate need of reform, and it has been so for years and years."
"I most certainly am, Senator, and I can assure you that FEMA is dedicated to achieving equity, speed, simplicity, accessibility."
"We have brought unprecedented force to that effort."